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Burglars Bust Through Wall to Steal $250,000 USD-Worth of Pokémon Product
Another Pokémon heist has just gone down. Taking place at Punch Out Gaming in Forest Lake, Minnesota, thieves broke into a vacant store next door where they then busted through the wall to get to Punch Out Gaming. The orchestrated burglary was all caught on CCTV where you can see a man crawl through a small hole in the wall before discovering the camera. The owners of the mom-and-pop gaming store estimate that over $250,000 USD-worth of sealed Pokémon TCG goods were carried out from the hole in two hours. Due to the low supply of hot Pokémon products, the owners are worried that this could be a tough situation to bounce back from as their suppliers do not even have any inventory left of the goods that were stolen, and the insurance won’t be enough to cover the losses. Nope, this isn’t a sc...
Here’s why AI-equipped NFTs could be the real gateway to the Metaverse
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have been largely acquired as proof-of-profile pictures (PFPs) that represent a brand, embody culture or ultimately, reflect as a static status symbol. Blue-chip NFTs like the Bored Ape Yacht Club or Cool Cats were not originally backed by any tangible utility other than speculative value and hype, along with the promise of an illustrative roadmap, but in 2022, investors are looking for a little bit “more.” However, nonfungible tokens are finding their use beyond branding and status symbols by attempting to build out an existence in the Metaverse and some are ambitious enough to start within it. The Altered State Machine (ASM) Artificial Intelligence Football Association (AIFA) has introduced a novel concept to NFTs called nonfungible intelligence or NFI. By...
HHW Gaming: ‘Rainbow Six Extraction’s First Post-Launch ‘Spillover’ Crisis Event Has Arrived
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ubisoft / Rainbow Six Extraction Spillover Event Ubisoft’s surprise hit Rainbow Six Extraction is already getting its first post-launch Crisis Event. Friday (Feb.18), Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Extraction’s first post-launch Crisis Event, Spillover is now available. Per Ubisoft, the limited-time Crisis Events are described as “unique large-scale threats in the Containment Zone.” In Spillover, players will use the new Dissolution Agent canisters to help draw out waves of Archaens to wipe out colonies of alien sprawl. Source: Ubisoft / Rainbow Six Extraction Spillover Event Players who log in during Spillover will have the opportunity to earn new REACT tech like the Auto-Turret, a deployable turret that automatically targets and attacks Archaeans. ...
‘Off the charts’: Zynga blockchain exec praises P2E gaming talent
Hot off the news that the FarmVille and Words With Friends developer Zynga will release the first nonfungible token game this year, Zynga’s blockchain gaming aspirations are taking shape. Matt Wolf, marketing veteran with experience at Electronic Arts and Sega, is the new vice president of blockchain gaming for Zynga. He’s setting up a new team, bringing a wealth of “traditional gaming” experience to play-to-earn (P2E). In an interview with Cointelegraph, he said the talent pool in P2E gaming is: “Off the charts in terms of economics and traditional finance firepower — incredible people. Also, on the innovation side and on the technology side, it’s off the charts.” However, he surmised many gamers’ thoughts when commenting on the gamification elements of nonfungible tokens (NFT)...
It’s ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Versus Capcom in Latest ‘Secret Lair’ Street Fighter Drop
Magic: The Gathering has just announced its newest Secret Lair drop. This new collaboration is with Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise and features the original eight playable characters from Street Fighter II. This drops also coincides with the original Street Fighter game from 1987 as it reaches its 35th anniversary. Below are the characters featured in this drop: 1x Foil E. Honda, Sumo Champion1x Foil Ryu, World Warrior1x Foil Ken, Burning Brawler1x Foil Blanka, Ferocious Friend1x Foil Chun-Li, Countless Kicks1x Foil Dhalsim, Pliable Pacifist1x Foil Guile, Sonic Soldier1x Foil Zangief, the Red Cyclone Those interested can pre-order the set in standard or foil versions on February 18 until March 18 for a price of $39.99 USD for the non-foil and $49.99 USD for the foil set. In other gaming...
HHW Gaming: Quavo & The Game Announced As The First Celeb Cards Ever In ‘NBA 2K22’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2K / NBA 2K22 Hip-Hop stars/ gym heroes, Quavo, and The Game are now playable in NBA 2K22. Oh, and Ronnie 2K is available for use as well. Right on time for NBA All-Star weekend, 2K announced that part-time hoopers turned Hip-Hop stars Quavo and The Game will be living out their hoop dreams as playable characters in NBA 2K22, joining 2K’s Director of Digital Marketing, Ronnie Singh as part of the games Celeb Cards package. A first for the insanely popular basketball video game franchise. The big news comes both Singh and Quavo were both announced to be participating in their fourth Celebrity All-Star Game in Cleveland as part of the slate of NBA All-Star Weekend activities going down in The Land. NBA 2K22 players interested in using the celebs can earn th...
Bungie Joins SteelSeries for a ‘Destiny’ Gaming Peripheral Collection
Destiny fans can now elevate their gaming experience thanks to Bungie‘s latest limited-edition collaboration with gaming peripherals expert SteelSeries. Creating a new gaming collection together, the two companies have linked up to launch a set of Destiny-themed devices designed for both casual and series players alike. The releases include SteelSeries’ flagship Arctis 1 headset that can run on all gaming platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and even the Nintendo Switch, the highly flexible and programmable Rival 5 gaming mouse, the RGB-enabled QcK Prism XL mousepad, and a special Witch Queen-themed Actris Pro speaker plates that will launch at a later date. All items come dressed in white-gray colorway adorning the mystical geometrical...
Sony Launches a PS5 Code Hunt Giveaway
Despite struggling with demand due to the ongoing global chip shortage issue, Sony has now announced an interesting giveaway for the PlayStation 5. The company describes the “Treat Codes” giveaway as “a contest that puts you and fellow gamers at the center of a globe-spanning code hunt.” From now until March 7, 1 p.m. EDT, Sony will be sharing 14 unique codes that will offer gamers a chance to win a PS5 through various channels. The codes set to appear in the shape of a PlayStation controller are expected to show up online, on social media and at various major sports, gaming, film and music events. By entering codes on the dedicated Treat Codes website and entering where the code was shown, you will be entered into draws for the Sony PlayStation 5. It is important to note that the giveaway...
John Cena Teases Possible ‘Peacemaker’ x ‘Fortnite’ Collaboration
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‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Receives Cinematic Trailer
Star Wars: The Old Republic, an MMORPG game set thousands of years before the Star Wars movies, has released a new stunning CGI cinematic titled “Disorder” for its latest Legacy of the Sith expansion. While the Jedi Order has always been seen as the good guys and Sith, the bad, the new trailer questions the narrative as the Jedi recruitment process is revealed. In the 6-minute short film, Padawan Sa’har and her Jedi Master are engaged in a battle against antagonist Darth Malgus. Just as Sa’har was about to destroy the mystical machine as instructed by her master, she’s given glimpses of her past showing her brother enslaved after she was taken away from her family by the Jedi, leaving her torn and confused as to who to trust. “How many have died so that the Jedi can play god,” said the ant...
You’ll Be Able to Play the New ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Maps Without Buying the DLC
During the last Nintendo Direct event earlier this month, Nintendo announced that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be receiving a whole roster of new tracks and circuits via an upcoming paid DLC, but now it appears players will be able to access those maps as well even without paying. According to Eurogamer, the Japanese gaming giant’s U.K. website revealed that those on Mario Kart 8 will be able to race others on the upcoming maps even if they don’t own the DLC themselves, but the feature comes with a few caveats. To experience these new tracks, you’ll have to select a Random map when playing Global or Regional races, and they’ll pop up by chance starting from March 22. Alternatively, you can also play Friends and Rivals modes with a companion who has paid for the Booster Course Pass, a...
Take a First Look at Gameplay of ‘Dune: Spice Wars’
Shiro Games has unveiled a gameplay trailer for its upcoming Dune: Spice Wars game. First revealed at the 2021 Game Awards, Dune: Spice Wars is the first game in the franchise in 20 years and is billed as a “real-time strategy game with 4X elements, from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard.” The title, set in Frank Herbert’s epic universe, will require players to “lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.” The trailer also shows that in addition to political warfare, players will need to be cautious of their physical environment with the threats of a Sandworm attacking their units. Take a look at the gameplay trailer above and stay tuned for an official release date. Elsewhere in gaming, Nintendo has announced that it w...
